Which scandal involved a Minister who refused to resign despite public pressure?

The RHI scandal, or Renewable Heat Incentive scandal, involved Arlene Foster, who was the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment. This controversy centered around a government scheme designed to promote the use of renewable heating, which was ultimately mismanaged and led to significant financial losses for the public. Allegations of improper administration, including a flawed cost structure that incentivized overspending and misuse, attracted considerable media scrutiny and public outrage.

Despite growing calls for her resignation from both political opponents and public figures, Foster maintained her position throughout the crisis. Her refusal to step down despite the unfolding controversy became a focal point in the political landscape of Northern Ireland, highlighting issues of accountability and governance. The scandal eventually contributed to a broader political crisis that led to the collapse of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

The other options, while they may have involved significant issues, did not feature a Minister defying public pressure to the same extent as seen in the RHI scandal. For instance, the Titanic project mismanagement scandal did involve failures in project management, but it did not lead to a high-profile refusal to resign. Similarly, the failure to implement same-sex marriage legislation was more about political stalemate rather than an individual Minister's refusal to step down, and the banking crisis,